Football is the most famous sport in the world. Football is not only popular among men, women also like this sport. Not only that, children to the elderly also like football, even though maybe just by watching.
Football is a sport that is played by kicking or kicking the ball.
In general, soccer is a sport that uses a leather ball and is played by two teams. Each team consists of 11 core players and several substitute players.
However, some also argue that soccer is a game that is played by kicking the ball with the aim of putting the ball into the opponent’s goal.
The soccer game is won by the team that puts the most balls into the opponent’s goal based on the rules of the game.
In English, soccer is known as “football” or “soccer” in American English.
That’s a little description of the sport of soccer. As for more complete information, you can listen to the following discussion about soccer
Definition of Football According to Experts and a Brief History
- Definition of Football According to Experts
- Agus Salim
Football is a sport that plays the ball using the feet with the aim of getting the ball into the opponent’s goal as much as possible according to the provisions that have been previously determined, either by the football association or other authorized parties.
- Soekatamsi (1994:3)
Football is a team game that is competed in which each team consists of 11 players including the goalkeeper.
- Muhajir (2007:22)
Football is a game that is played by kicking the ball, where the goal is to get the ball into the opponent’s goal and defend so that the goal is not conceded by the ball.
- Joseph A. Luxbacher (2008:2)
Football is a game that is played between two teams, where each team consists of 11 people and is played by defending the goal and trying to break through the opponent’s goal.
- Remmy Muchtar (1992:27)
Football is a game that is played by controlling the ball and by controlling body movements in the game.
- History of Football
Football was first known in China in the second and third centuries BC, namely during the Han Dynasty. At that time, Chinese people used a leather ball and kicked it into a small net.
In addition to China, the game of football was also known in various other countries, such as Japan, Greece, and Rome. The Japanese, Roman, and Greek people at that time played this game for fun.
Modern football only started in England by implementing basic rules so that this game became more popular. Although this sport was banned because it was considered violent, football turned out to be increasingly known to the world community.
In 1904, FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) was formed. FIFA is the international governing body for football which was founded on May 21, 1904 in Paris, France.
Football then became a sport that was competed between countries to win the World Cup. The first World Cup match was held in 1930 in Uruguay, which was won by Uruguay.
Basic Techniques of Football Game
- Basic Football Techniques
- Here are some basic techniques in football:
- Kicking Techniques
Kick the ball with the inside of the foot.
Kick the ball with the back of the foot.
Kick the ball with the outside of the foot.
- Stopping Techniques
Stop the ball with the outside of the foot.
Stop the ball with the inside of the foot.
Stop the ball with the back of the foot.
Stop the ball with the sole of the foot.
Stop the ball with the thigh of the foot.
Stop the ball with the chest or stomach.
Stop the ball with the head.
- Dribbling Techniques
There are two dribbling techniques, namely:
Speed dribbling, a technique of dribbling the ball by kicking the ball quite hard so that the ball rolls far, then the player chases the ball by running fast.
Closed dribbling, a technique of dribbling the ball over a short distance so that the opposing player has difficulty taking the ball.
Some ways that can be done to dribble the ball, namely:
Dribbling the ball with the inside of the foot.
Dribbling the ball with the outside of the foot.
Dribbling the ball with the instep.
Dribbling the ball with both feet alternately.
- Heading Technique
The heading technique is a movement of pushing the ball using the head which is done when the ball is floating in the air. The goal is to push the ball in the direction the player wants.
- Passing Technique
The passing technique is a technique for giving a ball pass to a teammate. Passing the ball can be done by kicking, heading, or bouncing the ball with the chest.
- Ball Seizing Technique
There are two ball seizing techniques that are often used by footballers, namely:
Intercept, which is a technique for seizing the ball that is being dribbled by an opposing player. This technique is quite often used by football players, especially when the ball is rolling when the opposing player makes a long pass.
Sliding tackle, which is a technique for seizing the ball which is done by dropping the body and sliding with the feet towards the ball being dribbled by the opposing player. This method is done so that the ball is kicked and away from the control of the opposing player. However, this technique can be considered a violation if it is done by sweeping the ball from behind, lifting the leg when sweeping the ball, or using a scissor technique.
The technique of catching the ball is only for the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper is the last line of defense of a soccer team who is responsible for preventing the ball from entering the goal.
Basic Rules of Football
- Basic Rules of Football
- Number of Football Players
A football team consists of 11 players, where each player has a different position. The duties of each football player position are:
Goalkeeper, tasked with guarding the goal so that the ball does not enter.
Defender (back), tasked with preventing opponents from entering the defense area.
Midfielder, often referred to as playmaker, tasked with organizing his team’s game and helping the back and striker.
Winger, player tasked with controlling the game in the left or right area of the field.
Striker, player tasked with putting the ball (goal) into the opponent’s goal.
Football Field, Goal, and Ball Size
Here are the general standards for a football field:
- Length 100–110 meters.
- Width 64–75 meters.
- Goal width 7.32 meters.
- Goal height 2.44 meters.
- Center circle radius: 9.15 meters.
- Penalty area: 40.39×16.5 meters.
- Goal area: 18.35×5.5 meters.
- Ball diameter: 21-22.5 cm.
- Ball circumference: 68-71 cm.
- Ball weight: 410-450 grams.
Rules of the Game of Football
- Football Rules
The total duration is 90 minutes and is played in two halves. Each half lasts for 45 minutes, while a break is given for about 15 minutes. If the score is a draw, extra time of 2×15 minutes is applied.
A kick off is carried out to start the match in each half or after a goal is scored.
A goal is declared valid when the ball enters and passes the goal line. The decision whether a goal is valid or not is in the hands of the referee.
Offside occurs when a player receives a pass, while his position is closer to the opponent’s goal than the pass.
The ball goes out, if the ball goes out over the field line. If this happens, the player will throw in.
This corner kick is taken when the ball goes out and passes the goal line. As the name implies, this kick is taken in the corner of the field that is close to the goal and is taken by the opposing team.
A penalty occurs when a player who is defending commits a violation in the goalkeeper’s area. This kick is taken by the opposing team and has a chance to score a goal. Penalties are also taken if the game ends in a draw.
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